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Simont Braun is a leader in IP in Belgium and an expert in patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, know-how & trade secrets, geographical indications and plant varieties, as well as related fields such as food law, distributorship issues, competition, marketing and consumer protection (including personal data protection).

Complex patent litigation

A flexible team is dedicated to international and domestic patent litigation and has broad experience in the fields of life sciences & pharmaceuticals, chemicals, mechanical engineering and telecom. 

Trademark litigation 

Simont Braun handles many important trademark infringement cases for major industries active in various sectors.

Copyright 

Simont Braun has been representing for many years cable television operators. These companies constantly extend their services, and we guide them through landmark issues Simont Braun also assists several museums, art projects, a major music competition, artists and art collectors on contractual issues.

Design protection

Simont Braun has been litigating/advising several cases on EU designs and/or copyright on designs.

Gaming expertise

In 2020, Simont Braun has set up a multidisciplinary team dedicated to gaming, video games, e-sports and the entertainment industry at large. Our team is building an expert and comprehensive client journey to assist gaming/entertainment actors at every step of the development, collaboration, protection, licensing of their project.

Chambers Review

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Intellectual Property - Belgium

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Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Simont Braun has a notable reputation for advising clients on the full range of contentious intellectual property matters, handling patent infringement, revocation and injunctive relief proceedings, as well as trade mark infringement and opposition proceedings. Team members also advise on disputes over copyright fees and anti-counterfeiting measures, as well as IP transfer agreements and standard-essential patents. The law firm acts for clients from the life sciences, manufacturing, food and beverage, and luxury goods sectors. Clients also benefit from the fact that members of the law firm's dispute resolution practice are admitted to plead before the Belgian Supreme Court.

Work Highlights

  • Simont Braun represented Blitz Power in a claim against a competitor in relation to an alleged infringement of its copyright and design rights.

Strengths

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Every time we call on Simont Braun, the team are able to assist us effectively. The skills we need are well represented in the office.

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

Simont Braun is always one step ahead. The lawyers always suggest options and try to understand the case law for systems in other countries.

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

The team's ability to listen makes for very effective working sessions and the deliverables always meet expectations, both in terms of content and meeting deadlines.

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

Simont Braun have a multidisciplinary approach with a very high level of technical expertise. The availability of the team and their ability to listen enable us to achieve our objectives.

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

The team were really open and responsive.

Intellectual Property respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Fernand de Visscher
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Fernand de Visscher
Head of Intellectual Property
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Senior Statespeople

Fernand de Visscher has notable experience in patent disputes. He also advises clients on market authorisations for new products and trade mark litigation.

Fernand de Visscher always shows responsiveness, reliability and skill.

Fernand de Visscher is very open to discussions and to understanding where the bottlenecks are for us. He is very available and is a recognised IP specialist in Belgium.

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Emmanuel Cornu
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Emmanuel Cornu
Head of Intellectual Property
1
Band 1

Emmanuel Cornu stands out for his work in trade mark litigation, including representing clients in infringement and opposition proceedings. He also represents clients in patent disputes, as well as assisting with copyright issues and selective distribution agreements.

Emmanuel Cornu is highly regarded in Belgium. He has technical skills and acute common sense, and is extremely knowledgeable.

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Eric De Gryse
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Eric De Gryse
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2

Eric De Gryse is active in patent litigation, including assisting the owners of standard-essential patents with validity disputes. He also acts in trade mark infringement proceedings, and on copyright issues and patent transfer agreements.

Eric De Gryse is a good lawyer in terms of the quality of his work.

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Michaël De Vroey
U
Michaël De Vroey
U
Up and Coming

Michaël De Vroey is active in trade mark, copyright and design right infringement proceedings. He often assists clients hailing from the fashion and consumer goods sectors.

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Ranked Lawyers at
Simont Braun

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Intellectual Property
Fernand de Visscher
S
Fernand de Visscher
Head of Intellectual Property
S
Senior Statespeople
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Emmanuel Cornu
1
Emmanuel Cornu
Head of Intellectual Property
1
Band 1
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Eric De Gryse
2
Eric De Gryse
Head of Intellectual Property
2
Band 2
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Michaël De Vroey
U
Michaël De Vroey
U
Up and Coming
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Members

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Emmanuel Cornu

Emmanuel Cornu

Head of Department

Eric De Gryse

Eric De Gryse

Head of Department

Fernand de Visscher

Fernand de Visscher

Head of Department

Julie Kever